Illinois Public Health Association

Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, sex, or gender identity. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Domestic violence occurs in both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships and can happen to intimate partners who are married, living together, dating, or share a child. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #UnderReportedCrime

October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latino communities. #StopHIVTogether #DetengamosElVIHJuntos #NLAAD

The Indigenous Peoples of America have shown strength and resilience in the face of adversity and injustice. They are made up of many different tribes with rich cultures and histories who have experienced thefts of their lands, languages, property, and lives since the arrival of settlers from Europe. This struggle for justice continues today, and Native People are often at the forefront of movements against inequities and for their own survival and well-being. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Native People and lend our voice in support of all those seeking freedom, sovereignty, and justice. In the U.S., there are over 8.6 million people who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN)?alone or in combination with another race/ethnicity and close to 700,000 people who identify as Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (NHOPI)?alone or in combination with another group. Within these groups 1.7 million people identify solely as AIAN and 550,000 people identify as NHOPI alone. The combined population of AIAN and NHOPI people has grown 45%?over the last decade, from?6.4 million?in?2010?to almost 9.3 million in 2021. Addressing the health and social challenges faced by Indigenous people is important to improving the health and well-being of this diverse and growing population, and supporting overall improved health and prosperity in Illinois and across the U.S. The Illinois Public Health Association seeks to advance health equity and its principles which guide our work.?Our members, staff and partners working to advance equity value all individuals and populations equally and work to recognize and rectify historical injustices.?

Are you looking for ways to strengthen your connections in the public health field and learn strategies to increase community trust in public health? Then please plan to join us at the Illinois Public Health Association’s 83rd Annual Meeting and Conference on November 19-20, 2024, in Springfield! ? Individuals or groups involved in any aspect of community health, public health, and/or human services will benefit from a wide variety of conference sessions and posters focused on the conference theme, “Nurturing Connections: Strengthening Partnerships and Trust in Public Health.” Reserve your spot today at www.ipha.com.

Breast cancer affects all women equally. You may have a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer, but so does your doctor…and your hairdresser…and the big-name actress in your favorite movie. Rich or poor, famous or unknown, the disease treats everyone the same. Talk to your doctor about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you, and when you should have them. #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerScreenings

Take the Women and HIV Quiz at tinyurl.com/3tbkeywu. Afterwards, check your answers and discover key facts about how HIV affects women differently by reading our Women and HIV web content.

Relationships and social networks lead to friendship, love, hope, and support. Recovery can be a more manageable journey with the support of others. Together, we can make long-term recovery a reality for everyone, regardless of who they are and where they are in their journey. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gApze4-U #Recovery #EndtheStigma

The Fall 2024 cohort will be from October 3 to November 14, 2024.? Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 2:00-3:15 PM. Applications are due on September 20, 2024. Apply here:?https://lnkd.in/gpMJ7bbM

Today we remember the heroes who were forged in the hours, days, and years that followed that terrible morning of September 11, 2001 — ordinary Americans who, amidst the terror, smoke, and flames, demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness. Please join IPHA in observing Patriot Day and all that it represents—together we honor the value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit.

All providers?must?complete revalidation to maintain eligibility to receive payment for services rendered to Illinois Medicaid customers. For additional information, login to your IMPACT account: IMPACT Home | HFS (illinois.gov). Step by step instructions and a Frequently Asked Questions document are available at:?Provider Revalidation (illinois.gov). Questions regarding revalidation may be emailed to IMPACT staff at?[email protected]?or call 1-877-782-5565 to speak to a provider enrollment representative. Please be sure to watch your email for your revalidation notice.